Real Madrid will return to a 4-3-3 shape with their lineup against Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League meeting on Tuesday, October 22nd.

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A battle of high voltage is expected as defending champions Real Madrid are set to host premium German giants, and runners-up from last season.

Spirited Celtic were eventually swept aside by Real Madrid as they lost their second group match in a row in the Women's Champions League. Real's Scotland international Caroline Weir, not long back from a year out with a knee injury, curled in a brilliant opener from distance after just seven minutes at the Alfredo di Stefano Stadium.

Borussia Dortmund travel to Real Madrid Tuesday in a rematch of last season's Champions League final amid worrying form and criticism of coach Nuri Sahin.

Serhou Guirassy has scored late for Borussia Dortmund to beat promoted St. Pauli 2-1 in the Bundesliga. It eases some pressure on the club before it faces Real Madrid.

Borussia Dortmund have returned to winning ways in the Bundesliga but their meagre 2-1 over St Pauli Hamburg was hardly a morale booster for the next major task on Tuesday. Dortmund travel to the Bernabeu to face Real Madrid in what is a rematch of last season's Champions League final which Real won 2-0 at Wembley for a record-extending 15th title.